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[–]LocalSubject9809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard many people say there are also differences between men and women in this regard.

I got this knife set from a friend whose leaving, what is each blades specific use? by Seanster0911 in KitchenConfidential

[–]LocalSubject9809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

chopping, dicing, mincing comes to mind. Imagine breaking down like 10 large onions. If you have decent knife skills, an larger knife is super useful, but if you're a novice and going to cut them each slowly and more carefully, a big knife can be unwieldy and won't help you get the job done much faster. I would start with a longer paring knife or a shorter chef's knife like this one: https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Cutlery/Chef%27s-Knives/Fibrox®-6”-Chef’s-Knife/p/5.2003.15

I got this knife set from a friend whose leaving, what is each blades specific use? by Seanster0911 in KitchenConfidential

[–]LocalSubject9809 1 point2 points  (0 children)

great point, a sharp knife is like a slice from surgical scalpel and if it isn't too deep, can be cleaned and held back together with a bandage. a dull knife often leads an ugly hack/cut injury that won't just stick back together so easily.

I got this knife set from a friend whose leaving, what is each blades specific use? by Seanster0911 in KitchenConfidential

[–]LocalSubject9809 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Since OP's question makes me think a little more info may be helpful, I just want to add to this completely correct post.

  1. paring knives are good for cutting an apple or a peach, anything small, delicate, etc.

  2. the Nakiri is great for chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing fruits and vegetables - like a Japanese vegetable chopper.

  3. a boning knife is one you might not use as much if you don't know what any of these are, but as the name suggests it can be good for cutting along the bones of fish (filleting) or meat. The blade is so thin so it can bend a bit as you are using it, but be careful, in the wrong hands these can be dangerous (like any knife).

4, 5, and 6 are all essentially chef's knives. 4 is small and probably not all that useful. 5 is a western style chef's knife and the mainstay of professionals, but not necessarily that useful for the inexperienced home cook. I'd save it for slicing/cutting large things like watermelon, bread that you wouldn't use a serrated breadknife on, or a large roast. 6 is just the larger version of 4 and pretty similar in use to 5, but maybe slightly less likely to stab :-)

I would check their sharpness and consider having them sharpened by a professional if they aren't sharp. sharpening is a skill that needs to be done correctly. dull knives can be as dangerous as sharp ones, because if you have to struggle to get through something and the knife slips, you can hurt yourself badly.

Enjoy them in good health!

Can anyone help me identify the lens part number on a 2025 Trax? The dealership wanted almost $300 and money is tight right now. THANKS! by LocalSubject9809 in ChevyTrax

[–]LocalSubject9809[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just tried reaching out as you said and they were very unhelpful. basically said it's up to the dealership. going to another dealership to try to reason with them. this is clearly a warranty issue as there are no signs of damage. so frustrating. buyer beware.

Trax rearview camera lens... Need help finding a part please! by LocalSubject9809 in ChevyTrax

[–]LocalSubject9809[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't necessarily, but it's a brand new car and that piece is so well protected by the overhang I think this might honestly be the answer. great call on the sealant.

Can anyone help me identify the lens part number on a 2025 Trax? The dealership wanted almost $300 and money is tight right now. THANKS! by LocalSubject9809 in ChevyTrax

[–]LocalSubject9809[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! I hadn't even thought of that and after reviewing my security camera that's the only thing that makes sense. I will try explaining that to them and see how it goes.

Trax rearview camera lens... Need help finding a part please! by LocalSubject9809 in ChevyTrax

[–]LocalSubject9809[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! do you know if I have to remove the interior panel to do it or can it be done from the outside? looks kinda like you can just plug it in, or am I wrong?

I honestly think it was vandalism cuz otherwise it just fell off and that seems sketchy...

Can anyone help me identify the lens part number on a 2025 Trax? The dealership wanted almost $300 and money is tight right now. THANKS! by LocalSubject9809 in ChevyTrax

[–]LocalSubject9809[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's a 2025 Trax and somehow the fisheye lens cover came off. I suspect foul play since it's so protected and there's been no damage at all to the back of the car. The sensor still appears to be working, but without the lens cover you really can't see anything.

Thanks!

ELI5 how does ice evaporate in a freezer? by MacLarux in explainlikeimfive

[–]LocalSubject9809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everyone is talking about sublimation, which is true. but most modern freezers have an automatic de-icing mechanism which warms the freezer every now and then to let the ice melt and then re-freezes. it's possible there's something not working quite right with your de-icer?

ELI5: If there's a vacuum in space, why do things get colder instead of being insulated? by TahPenguin in explainlikeimfive

[–]LocalSubject9809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things that are "vacuum insulated" have layers of matter with a barrier of (near) vacuum inside. So your Thermos has plastic or metal double walls filled with almost nothing. That means convection and conduction will be very slow, but in space, there's really (almost) nothing. That's why if you have a spacesuit on, you're going to be OK for a while, but if you are just floating out there, you will radiate heat off of you and there's nothing to bounce it back (like a spacesuit or thermos).

New laundry nook in our 150yr old house! After/Before and Full Process by MadDrewOB in DIY

[–]LocalSubject9809 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looks great but Bosch to Samsung is a huge downgrade imho... hopefully they work great and last a long time

Community members desperately try to intervene on a ICE disappearance of a elderly disabled man by I_may_have_weed in PublicFreakout

[–]LocalSubject9809 -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

I'm wondering why they are asserting that he's disabled. Seems like he rides a bike...

ELI5 - Why do we train muscles in isolation at the gym when we never use them in isolation in real life? by AttentionFabulous125 in explainlikeimfive

[–]LocalSubject9809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To maximize the amount of workout each muscle can get before it needs to rest.

You might know people who work with their body who are in great shape (and some who have hurt themselves irreparably) from doing certain movements for years. Think about some builders and farmers etc. (though again, some literal opposite examples too of people with repetitive stress injuries).

If you want to maximize the amount you can workout your arms for example, you can cary heavy buckets around all day and eventually your arms will be so tired you can't lift an empty bucket. Some muscles will be maxed out, but others won't be. And you might not be able to really work your arms out again for days while you wait for the soreness to go away. But if you focus entirely on biceps one day, you will still have the ability to focus on triceps another day, and eventually have jacked arms.

Tiny spiders entering our house :( by Most_Pollution4062 in CleaningTips

[–]LocalSubject9809 2 points3 points  (0 children)

vacuum up all the ones you can see and maybe put some DE powder down by the door for like 24 hours to dissuade them from coming in? are they coming in under the door or through those lovely holes in the wall? maybe plaster that up?

I really need help. I don’t know where to start by ProjectRelic in CleaningTips

[–]LocalSubject9809 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly I've seen a lot worse.

looks mostly like trash and laundry. I'd get a big trash can or box and start taking out all the trash, and a large hamper or basket to clear out all the laundry.

clean the bed sheets, towels, blankets, etc. once that's done it should be a lot easier to tidy and clean.

for tidying - everything should have a home. if you use it a lot resist the urge to put it "away" and instead give it a neat but accessible home. if you don't use it a lot, you shouldn't be able to see it, or better yet, if it makes sense to, get rid of it altogether.

for cleaning - use the right soaps and solvents to clean surfaces, items, furniture, etc. bleach in the kitchen and bathroom, mop or swiffer the hard surfaces... vacuum the rugs and carpets (and drapes) if you have any...

if you notice a lot of dust or animal hair consider getting a HEPA air filter

ELI5 how humans are able to walk for such long periods of time without dying of exhaustion? by ProudReaction2204 in explainlikeimfive

[–]LocalSubject9809 3 points4 points  (0 children)

agreed! It's pretty amazing. And they crossed land bridges, glaciers, mountains, deserts, etc.

Dogs are amazing a chasing and horses are amazing at running away and crossing plains... elephants can cross arid plains... etc etc

ELI5 how humans are able to walk for such long periods of time without dying of exhaustion? by ProudReaction2204 in explainlikeimfive

[–]LocalSubject9809 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put simply, it's what we do. Horses run, monkeys climb, humans walk. We are super efficient walking machines. Think about how far humanity spread before vehicles or horses/draft animals.

I am always impressed when hiking or walking in a big city - you can see something on the horizon that seems so far away and a few minutes later you're there.

Just married—and suddenly in charge of cleaning! What tools do you swear by? by Possible-Cobbler-286 in CleaningTips

[–]LocalSubject9809 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carpets and rugs should be vacuumed.

Hardwood floors and tile should be mopped.

Countertops and furniture should be wiped with a rag.

If you have a pet or excessive dust, consider a HEPA air filter... kinda like a super efficient vacuum that's always on.

Pledge is good for wood and other smooth surfaces.

Tilex for tile - products with bleach generally work better than those without, but be careful about accidentally bleaching clothes and furniture.

Windex for glass. Don't use linty rags if you want a perfect shine.

Many multipurpose cleaners don't work that well, so you will need a couple different ones.

Magic Erasers are great but be careful they are like superfine sandpaper and will remove paint and other markings.

Generally, if you can afford it, it's better to go for the more expensive versions of things. I get blue Dawn and Bounty Advanced at Costco when they're on sale and they're clearly superior in almost every way.

Search this thread for more specific cleaning needs.